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Capital Raising Services

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DISCLAIMER <ul><li>This Confidential Presentation is based on information provided by Future Trends International (Group) Corporation and its affiliates and partners solely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon for any particular query. None of the information has been independently verified and Future Trends make no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the exact accuracy or completeness of such information or any information contained in any other written or oral communication transmitted to any recipient. </li></ul><ul><li>The information contained herein has been prepared to assist recipients in making their own independent evaluation of the Company and does not purport to be complete or to contain all of the information that may be material. </li></ul><ul><li>This Presentation has been furnished on a confidential basis solely for the information of the person to whom it has been delivered and each such person, by accepting delivery of the Presentation, agrees not to reproduce or re- circulate it, nor to divulge its contents to any person other than a legal, business, investment or tax advisor. </li></ul><ul><li>IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this presentation is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties that may be imposed under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. </li></ul>

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FUTURE TRENDS: UNIQUE POSITIONING <ul><li>Future Trends enjoys unparalleled positioning, and itself is a leader in creating the New Silk Road corridor due to its influence over a high-level network of decision-makers throughout key financial centers across China/Asia, the GCC 1 /Middle-East, and the West. </li></ul>Note 1: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) includes United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman

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A PIONEER ALONG THE NEW SILK ROAD <ul><li>For nearly two decades, Future Trends has built its extensive network of deep, personal, and trusted relationships among the top leadership of the following types of entities and players across the Middle East and Asia, and exercises influence within these systems: </li></ul><ul><li>National Level Leadership at Large </li></ul><ul><li>Local & Provincial Level Leaders </li></ul><ul><li>Chambers of Commerce </li></ul><ul><li>Investment Institutions & Key </li></ul><ul><li>Ministries and Institutional Sources </li></ul><ul><li>of Capital for Outbound Investments </li></ul><ul><li>Major Blanket Coverage in Key </li></ul><ul><li>Industrial Sectors (e.g. Oil and Gas) </li></ul>China / Asia <ul><li>Sovereign Wealth Funds </li></ul><ul><li>Royal Families </li></ul><ul><li>Government Ministers </li></ul><ul><li>(major coverage of the cabinets) </li></ul><ul><li>Family Investment Houses </li></ul><ul><li>Other Financial Institutions </li></ul>GCC / Middle East

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FUTURE TRENDS: CORE CAPABILITIES <ul><ul><li>Capital-Raising Services from our Mega Sources of Capital in </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Two Main Regions; The Gulf Region & China/Asia </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Deal-Sourcing for Direct Investors and Funds via a systematic comparative selection process from among a much more extensive coverage & access than other systems or organizations </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Targeted Investment Management </li></ul></ul><ul><ul><li>Strategic Consulting targeting China/Asia and the GCC/MENA </li></ul></ul>

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CAPITAL-RAISING PROCESS AND TIMELINE Initial 1-2 Months Next 2-3 Months Next 4-6 Months Final 2-3 Months Time Process <ul><li>- Execution of internal consulting Assignment Contract & Mandate </li></ul><ul><li>- Review & advice on Client’s product design, terms, strategy match with investors, sales features, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>& assistance with review and/or re-writing of presentation documentation (if and as necessary) </li></ul><ul><li>Development of right marketing plan & message in view of matching with agenda of target investors </li></ul><ul><li>& designing and incorporating professional knowledge of factors of success into the plan and product </li></ul><ul><li>- First round of internal presentations to target investors via emails and calls </li></ul><ul><li>- Future Trend’s direct internal visits to target investors in advance of scheduled road shows </li></ul><ul><li>Organization of invitation letters or emails or agenda confirmation specifically for the visit of </li></ul><ul><li>the client Company or Fund for pre Road Shows or future repeated Road Shows </li></ul><ul><li>Formal Road Shows and presentations to the targeted investor community which will include </li></ul><ul><li>delegation of both client Company or Fund representatives and Future Trends </li></ul><ul><li>Direct meetings with top leaders and decision-makers and follow up conference calls </li></ul><ul><li>Investors’ technical and commercial teams’ process of due diligence of investment and product </li></ul><ul><li>Repeat of Road Shows as needed; follow ups on previous visits, and visit calls on new targets </li></ul><ul><li>- Follow-up and joint discussions to work through remaining issues and finalize details </li></ul><ul><li>Remaining persuasion work and negotiations with key decision-makers & Future Trend’s exercise of professional influence in this phase </li></ul><ul><li>Opening of subscription period; sending formal applications or RFPs, PPMs, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>- Final agreement on capital commitment and checks </li></ul>

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CAPITAL RAISING: TARGET INVESTMENTS <ul><li>Target investors represent a wide range of investors who are focusing on a range of diversified products and a variety of investment types and business sectors: </li></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds and Fund of Funds with notable track records and solid performance, unique investment strategy and salient features, and sufficient transparency </li></ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>Distressed Assets Direct Investments and Funds (real estate, etc.) </li></ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>Resource Assets (including oil, gas, and energy, mining, water, agro, etc.) </li></ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><ul><ul><ul><li>High-Tech Investments (especially green technologies and projects) </li></ul></ul></ul></ul><ul><li>Investment size: Ranges from USD$50mm to USD$1billion and above, dependant on nature and policies of target investor organization </li></ul><ul><li>Can come in as either simple LPs, or GP+LPs, or managed accounts, or in co-investment (some with and some without carried interest; often as an initial test) </li></ul><ul><li>Investment Terms: Normally 3-5 years; 5-7 years; and above in strategic situations </li></ul><ul><li>Target Returns: Normally high teens to low twenties, & above in good market times </li></ul>

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CAPITAL RAISING SERVICE: FEE STRUCTURE <ul><li>Regular Service Fees or Monthly Retainers: – with a minimum lock-up period; normally a one year period with 4-6 road shows is standard for developing relations with GCC sources of capital prior to expectation of a RFP or opening and closing of subscription period for the checks being issued. (Future Trends only caters to selective and committed Clients with cultural sensitivities and reasonable expectations) </li></ul><ul><li>Success Fees: – a percentage of the final amount of capital raised and/or equity stake or carried interest, depending on nature of involvement and mutual expectation. </li></ul><ul><li>Road Show Travel Expenses: – not to exceed a pre-agreed upon amount (client will be asked to attend a minimum of two road shows over a one year period) </li></ul>